Chicago reports meningococcal disease increase
In this news report, I look at the increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases reported in Chicago.
19 Feb 6min
Chikungunya outbreak in Bolivia
In this short news report, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Bolivia, which prompted the CDC to issue a travel notice.
15 Feb 4min
Brazil to vaccinate 1.2 million healthcare workers against dengue
In this news report, I look at what the Brazil Ministry of Health is doing to vaccinate 1.2 million healthcare workers against dengue fever, using their homegrown vaccine.
14 Feb 4min
Chikungunya outbreaks: Suriname and Seychelles
In this news report, I look at the chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname and Seychelles.
14 Feb 9min
Texas: Preventing screwworm
In this news report, I look at the New World Screwworm (NWS) situation in Central America and Mexico and the efforts being made by the state of Texas and the US government to prevent its spread into t...
7 Feb 11min
Mexico measles 2025- January 2026
In this newscast, I look at the measles confirmed cases and deaths in Mexico since the beginning of 2025.
1 Feb 6min
Ethiopia declares end to Marburg virus disease outbreak
The Ethiopian government has declared the end to the its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) on Monday. The completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with ...
31 Jan 8min
Guinea Worm Disease 2025: Closer than ever to eradication
In this newscast, I go over the recent encouraging news from the Carter Center concerning global Guinea Worm disease.
31 Jan 10min
